Giving Oral Presentations. What do you know? In your groups, discuss for 1 minute the characteristics of a good speaker/speech.

Giving Oral PresentationsGiving Oral Presentations

What do you know?What do you know?

In your groups, discuss for 1 minute the characteristics of a good

speaker/speech.

Planning Your PresentationPlanning Your Presentation

• Determine Your Purpose– Summarize your text– Persuade your audience to read/research

• Consider Your Audience– Be clear so that listeners understand your main points

immediately.– Anticipate questions the audience might have and

answer them. This helps keep the audience connected.

– Engage the listeners through thought-provoking questions, revealing stories, interesting details, and effective visuals.

Writing The SpeechWriting The Speech

• Prewriting #1 – Brainstorm Ideas• Prewriting #2 – Graphic Organizer• Drafting #1 – Sentence Outline• Drafting #2 – Write speech in complete

sentences• Drafting #3 – Organize on notecards

As you outline, consider…As you outline, consider…

• 1. Will my opening “hook” the listeners’ attention?

• 2. What are the main supporting points that listeners need to know?

• 3. How many supporting details should I include for each main point?

• 4. What visual aids can I use to create interest in my topic?

• 5. Will the conclusion have the proper impact on the listeners?

Outline outlineOutline outline

1. Hook

2. Main Point #11. Supporting detail

2. Supporting detail



2. Visual Aid






5. Conclusion

Creating Note CardsCreating Note Cards

• Follow these note-card guidelines:

1. Write out your entire introduction and conclusion on separate note cards. In the body of your speech, write one point per card, along with specific details.

CLEARLY NUMBER YOUR CARDS!

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2. Place each main point on a separate note card, using key words and phrases to help you remember your details.

3. Number each card.

4. Note the main idea at the top of each card.

5. Write supporting ideas on the lines below the main idea.

6. Highlight any ideas you especially want to emphasize.

7. Mark cards that call for visual aids.

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• Sample Note Cards:

Considering Visual AidsConsidering Visual Aids

• Posters – include words, pictures, or both.• Photos – help people see what you are talking about.• Charts – explain points, compare facts, or show

statistics.• Maps – identify or locate specific places being

discussed.• Objects – show the audience important items related to

your topic. You can use the book you read if you use it in your speech.

• PPT Slides – project your photographs, charts, and maps onto a screen and turn your speech into a multimedia presentation.

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• Indicate when to present visuals.– Write notes in the margins of your note cards

to indicate where a visual aid would be helpful.

• Creating Visual Aids– Make them big.– Keep them simple.– Make them eye-catching.

Practicing Your SpeechPracticing Your Speech

• Practice is the key to giving an effective oral presentation. Knowing what to say and how to say it will help eliminate those “butterflies” speakers often feel. Here are some hints for an effective practice session:

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• Arrange your note cards in the proper order. • Practice in front of a mirror.• Practice in front of others.• Record a practice presentation.• Time yourself.• Speak clearly and slowly.• Work on eye contact.• Project your voice.• Look interested and confident.

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• Practice Checklist– 1. Did I appear at ease?– 2. Could my voice be heard and my words

understood?– 3. Did I sound like I enjoyed and understood my

topic?– 4. Were my visual aids interesting and used

effectively?– 5. Did I feel like I was rushing through my speech?– 6. Did I miss anything I wanted to say?

Delivering Your SpeechDelivering Your Speech

• Control your voice– Volume, tone, and pace are three aspects of

your formal speaking voice. If you can control these three aspects of voice, your listeners will clearly follow your ideas.

– VOLUME is the loudness of your voice. Imagine you are speaking to someone in the back of the room and adjust your voice accordingly.

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– TONE expresses your feelings. Be enthusiastic about your topic and let your voice show that.

– PACE is the speed at which you speak. For the most part, speak at a relaxed pace. Remember, you have read your speech hundreds of times, but your audience hasn’t.

• TIP– You can make an important point by slowing

down, by pausing, by increasing your volume, or by emphasizing individual words.


• Consider Your Body Language– Assume a straight but relaxed posture. This

tells the audience that you are confident and prepared. If you are using a podium, let your hands rest lightly on the surface.

– Pause before you begin. Take a deep breath and relax.

– Look at your audience. Try to look toward every section of the room at least once during your speech. You don’t necessarily have to make eye contact with every person.


• Think about what you are saying and let your facial expressions reflect your true feelings.

• Point to your visual aids or use natural gestures to make a point.

• Dress appropriately. Do not wear anything that will distract from you and your message. The more professional you appear, the more credible you sound.

Other InformationOther Information

• Time Limit– 2-4 minutes.

• 10-point deduction for going under and/or over.

• Before you give your speech you will turn in– Graphic organizer– Outline

• After your speech you will turn in – Note cards

ScoringScoring

• Your score will be based on the following1. Vocal Presentation

2. Physical Presentation

VolumeClear and loud = 4Loud enough = 3A little soft = 2Mumbled = 1

PaceRelaxed = 4A little rushed or slow = 3Rushed or slow = 2Hard to follow = 1

PostureRelaxed, straight = 4A bit stiff = 3Fidgeted a lot = 2Slumped = 1

Eye ContactExcellent contact = 4Made some contact = 3Quick glances = 2None = 1

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3. Information

Ideas Position convincingly supported with logical, ethical, and/or emotional appeals = 4Position is supported with logical reasons = 3More supporting reasons are needed = 2Better support for the position must be provided = 1

Organization All of the parts of the speech work together to build a very thoughtful, convincing position = 4The opening states the position, the middle provides clear support, and the ending reinforces the position = 3Most parts of the speech are organized adequately except for one part = 2Some parts of the speech need to be reorganized = 1

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Word Choice The speaker’s choice of words makes a powerful case = 4The speaker’s word choice helps persuade the listener = 3The speaker avoids inflammatory (unfair) words for the most part = 2The speaker needs to change some inflammatory words = 1

ConventionsThe speech is error free = 4A few grammar errors; the listener is not distracted by them = 3Distracting grammar errors = 2There are a number of errors that may confuse the listener = 1

4. Visual Aids

Well used = +4Easy to follow = +3Not clear = +2

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• Each trait score (EXCEPT Visual Aids) will be multiplied by 2– Volume = 8 - Graphic Organizer = 10– Pace = 8 - Sentence Outline = 16– Posture = 8 - Note Cards

= 10– Eye Contact = 8 Deductions– Ideas = 8 -Too short = -8– Organization = 8 -Too long = -8– Word Choice = 8 - Unprepared* = -8– Conventions = 8 *late policy will also apply if you are not

prepared when you are called

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• Listener Deductions*– Trying to distract speaker = -8– Talking/whispering during speech = -8– Not paying attention = -8

*Deductions will be taken on EACH occurrence!

• Total points = 100– This goes towards speaking portion of your

academic grade, which is 10%

Questions?Questions?

Giving Oral Presentations. What do you know? In your groups, discuss for 1 minute the characteristics of a good speaker/speech.

Documents

separate note cards

sample note cards

main supporting points

mark cards

main points

main idea

practice presentation

supporting ideas